Gonçalo Mendes Paciência

Gonçalo Mendes Paciência is a Portuguese forward, born in Porto on 1 August 1994. He developed at FC Porto and progressed into senior football with the club before gaining experience on loan, including a spell at Olympiakos Piraeus. In 2018, Paciência moved to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he established himself as a strong centre-forward who could provide a target for direct play and contribute in the box. His time in Germany also included a loan at FC Schalke 04, while he later continued his career with Celta Vigo in Spain. Paciência was part of Eintracht Frankfurt’s squad that won the 2021–22 UEFA Europa League. He subsequently broadened his experience with Sport Recife and returned to Portugal with Santa Clara, where he remains listed. Paciência has also been involved with Portugal, including the under-23 side.